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Tag: Anatomy and physiology of birth

Workshops May 9, 2012June 29, 2014 by Marianne Littlejohn

The Biology of Spiritual Birth Workshop Feedback 2012

The Biology of Birth workshop at Genesis Clinic on the 6th May 2012 was well attended by wonderful women.

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Natural Birth April 30, 2012May 3, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

Pain Relief in Labour and Paula Walker

Pain relief medication interferes with the neuro-endocrine systems of mother and baby during labour and birth. While the short term impacts may be negligable, no research has yet been undertaken on the long term effects.

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Workshops January 28, 2012June 29, 2014 by Marianne Littlejohn

Natural Birth Workshop in Kwazulunatal, January 2012

Natural Birth Workshop Circle 2012

The Natural Birth Workshop in Kwazulunatal presented the anatomy and physiology of Birth, addressed the effects of the emotional luggage we carry on our bodies and birth process and guided participants in techniques to manage the strong sensations of birth.

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Workshops January 27, 2012June 29, 2014 by Marianne Littlejohn

Natural Birth Workshop January 2012 in Kwazulunatal, South Africa

The Natural Birth Workshop in Kwazulunatal was a balmy day of discovery and sharing about ourselves, birth anatomy and physiology, and each other.

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Natural Birth December 19, 2011December 19, 2011 by Marianne Littlejohn

Foetus Ejection Reflex and Fathers

Deer giving birth to her young

The foetus ejection reflex is a term rescued from obscurity in the work of biologist Niles Newton by Dr Michel Odent. It refers to the reflex that mice and all animals have when they give birth to their offspring in a secluded environment. Mammals need to release a flow of hormones, particularly oxytocin, to initiate …

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Birth in South Africa Natural Birth The Travelling Midwife November 19, 2011April 14, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

Natural ‘Undisturbed’ Birth: The Travelling Midwife

Ecstatic Family

Natural Birth is an involuntary physiological process that occurs when labour commences, progresses and culminates in the expulsion of a baby from a mother’s womb.

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Natural Birth Workshops October 9, 2011June 29, 2014 by Marianne Littlejohn

Natural Birth Workshop Feedback October 2011

Hard at work - the Natural Birth Workshop

The Natural Birth Workshop October 2011 was a day filled with the physiology of labour as we worked our way through various activities and exercises to prepare for the birthing process.

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Women need to prepare for natural birth in every aspect of their lives, including the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical areas of their being. A woman deserves the right to choose her companions as well as where and how she will give birth to her child.

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Women who are well prepared in their minds, bodies and spirits can experience birth as a profoundly moving and empowering event.

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